Nearly $200K Raised For Detroit Man Who Walks For Miles Each Day
- 9 years ago
Commuting is a hassle for many workers, especially when nasty weather factors into the equation. One man in Detroit, Michigan has it far worse than most people though and now funds are being raised to give him some assistance.
Commuting is a hassle for many workers, especially during winters.
56-year-old James Robertson from Michigan has it far worse than most people as he travels more than 20 miles each work day on foot. That daily trek will likely be a thing of the past for him though, as many kind-hearted individuals have donated money to help him out.
After the Detroit Free Press story, a student named Evan Leedy decided to create a page on gofundme to help the determined, hard-working man. Over the duration of one day, the monetary goal of $25,000 was far surpassed.
Robertson lives in Detroit and his place of employment at a mold & engineering company is located in Rochester Hills.
Between his shift and the commute, about 22 hours is consumed daily. Robertson only makes $
Commuting is a hassle for many workers, especially during winters.
56-year-old James Robertson from Michigan has it far worse than most people as he travels more than 20 miles each work day on foot. That daily trek will likely be a thing of the past for him though, as many kind-hearted individuals have donated money to help him out.
After the Detroit Free Press story, a student named Evan Leedy decided to create a page on gofundme to help the determined, hard-working man. Over the duration of one day, the monetary goal of $25,000 was far surpassed.
Robertson lives in Detroit and his place of employment at a mold & engineering company is located in Rochester Hills.
Between his shift and the commute, about 22 hours is consumed daily. Robertson only makes $